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| Industry | Consumer Electronics and Lifestyle Products |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Richard Thalheimer |
| Defunct | 2008 (as retail stores) |
| Fate | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy |
| Headquarters | Irvine, CA, USA |
| Parent | ThreeSixty Group; |
| Website | www |
Sharper Image is an American brand that offers consumers home electronics, air purifiers, gifts, and other lifestyle products through its website, catalog, and third-party retailers. The brand is owned by ThreeSixty Group,[1] with the U.S. catalog and website owned and operated by Michigan-based Camelot Venture Group.[2]
The brand has been in operation since its relaunch in 2010. The earlier consumer products retailer by that name was founded by Richard Thalheimer and was in business from 1977 until its closing in 2008. The company sold merchandise through dozens of retail stores throughout the United States, a monthly catalog, and its website, along with business-to-business sales teams that marketed products for corporate incentive programs and wholesale to retailers.
In 2016, ThreeSixty Group, Inc. acquired Sharper Image from Iconix Brand Group, Inc.[3]
- ^ "Manufacturer Buys Sharper Image". ocbj.com. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
- ^ "The Sharper Image - Official Site: Unique, Innovative, and Fun Gifts for your home or office". www.sharperimage.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ "ThreeSixty Group Announces Acquisition of The Sharper Image". www.businesswire.com. 2016-12-30. Retrieved 2023-12-09.